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Shield AI lands $150M Navy contract to advance AI-piloted fighter jet that will be built south of Seattle

calendar_today October 8, 2026 person John Cook domain geekwire

Fresh off securing a massive factory site near Seattle, Shield AI has landed a $150 million U.S. Navy agreement for its X-BAT autonomous fighter jet. Paired with $150 million in company matching funds, the new capital targets export features to help bring the AI-piloted aircraft to international NATO allies.

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